What's In Issue 7

We've got a tentative deal
Wage increase doubled
Improvements for seasonals.
Changes to benefits
Thank you.

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Previous Issues

May 11, 2004 Scare tactics don't work.Wage offer is deceptive.The NPC lacks credibility.To view Issue 6 , click here   

May 5, 2004 Wage increase falls short. Wage increase is below the going rate. Bonuses won't even kick in for the first year. Agenda is to drive down wages. Vote No on May 12.
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April 21, 2004 Negotiations continue. Only four workers are essential. Dispelling rumours. Picket sign painting party Thursday. Lockout or strike preparations move ahead. MPP Kim Craitor hears our concerns. Keeping connected.
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April 15, 2004 News for OPSEU members at the Niagara Parks Commission: It's time to get prepared. Strength through solidarity. NPC in $100,000 club. Don't believe the rumours. Bargaining to resume. You vote on a strike. Watch for a general membership meeting.
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April 8, 2004 Employer tries pressure tactic.Niagara Parks to ask for "no-board":  Legal lockout or strike date set for 12:01 a.m., May 1. To view Issue 2 , click here   30KB 

March 30, 2004 Our bargaining has started.We have a strike committee. Meet the bargaining team.To view Issue 1 , click here   

 

May 13, 2004 OPSEU Members have voted 77% to reject the Niagara Parks Commission's offer and have authorized the bargaining team to call a strike if necessary.  The two sides are at the bargaining table trying to negotiate a settlement.  Negotiations will continue on Friday, May 14th.  

April 30, 2004 Final contract offer from the Niagara Parks Commission to OPSEU and its members in Local 217.

April 30, 2004   5:00 pm Management tabled final offer.  Offer will be brought back to the membership.  Time, date and place to be announced. In the interim, business as usual.  Report to work.

Niagara Parks Commission, Information picket, April 23. Pictures.